SFD, SU services respond to small roof fire at Hinds Hall
Hinds Hall has reopened after SFD and SU safety services responded to a small roof fire on Tuesday morning. Read more »
On Campus
Health Policy Lecture discusses COVID-19 impact
Dr. Eric Klinenberg discussed his book, a “social autopsy” of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, at Syracuse University's Eggers Hall. Read more »
Esports major kicks off first semester at SU
Syracuse University Esports Communications and Management students have begun their first semester pursuing the new major. Read more »
Planned Parenthood Generation Action to increase outreach ahead of 2024 general election
SU's Planned Parenthood Generation Action club advocates for reproductive health care rights across campus. Read more »
SU’s iSchool announces new AI graduate program
Syracuse University's School of Information Studies announced a new AI graduate program. The program will launch in fall 2025. Read more »
SU drops 20 spots in WSJ ‘Best Colleges’ list, 8 in Forbes rankings
Syracuse University's rankings dropped in both Wall Street Journal's 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. list. and Forbes' America's Top Colleges. Read more »
SEIU members at SU ratify contract with administration
Syracuse University workers in Service Employees International Union Local 200United voted to ratify a contract agreement with SU. Read more »
GSO holds first general body meeting, fills vacant positions
GSO filled nine vacant positions, including three out of its seven remaining University Senate seats, during its first general body meeting. Read more »
SU adjusts Ostrom Avenue dorm proposal, excludes 727 Comstock Ave.
Syracuse University has adjusted its dorm proposal to avoid the demolition of 727 Comstock Ave., a 119-year-old former fraternity house. Read more »
SU workers in SEIU 200United union reach tentative contract agreement with university
Syracuse University facilities workers in Service Employees International Union Local 200United reached a tentative agreement with SU. Read more »
Students Supporting Israel at SU holds vigil to honor deaths of 6 Israeli hostages
Around 40 community members met at the Syracuse University Chabad Jewish Student Center for a Sunday vigil in memory of six Israeli hostages. Read more »
Newhouse students share mixed reactions to BDJ, MND merger
While current MND and BDJ students will not be impacted by this change, SU students expressed a range of reactions surrounding the decision. Read more »
GSO executive board encourages applications to open university senator positions
Syracuse University's Graduate Student Organization held its annual town hall to open the 2024-25 academic year on Wednesday. Read more »
Plastic Reduction Plan outlines SU's single-use plastic phaseout approach
Syracuse University is in the implementation phase of its Plastic Reduction Plan, an initiative to reduce single use plastics on campus. Read more »
SEIU Local 200United rallies for higher pay after rejecting SU contract proposal
The SEIU Local 200United held a rally at 727 Comstock Ave. Monday afternoon after rejecting Syracuse University's raise proposal. Read more »
Newhouse to merge 2 journalism majors into single degree program
Syracuse University will combine its two journalism majors into one bachelor of science program starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. Read more »
SU completes JMA Wireless Dome reseating, other summer construction projects
On-campus summer construction projects completed as the fall semester begins. Some ongoing projects will continue through the semester. Read more »
2025 SU class marshals to prioritize student engagement, on-campus unity
Mark Nzasi and Yifan “Ivan” Shen, 2025 Syracuse University class marshals, intend to increase engagement and a sense of unity on campus. Read more »
SU launches OrangeNow mobile app
Syracuse University has released its new OrangeNow mobile application, a platform that consolidates several SU student experience tools. Read more »
NY state to invest $3M in JMA Wireless Dome renovation
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assembly Member William Magnarelli announced Tuesday a $3 million investment to advance the JMA Wireless Dome renovation project. Read more »
SU names new Orange, Milton residence halls in former Sheraton and The Marshall locations
SU's 2 new residence halls, in the former locations of the Sheraton Hotel and The Marshall apartments, will be called Orange Hall and Milton Hall, respectively, the university announced Thursday. Read more »
SU reaches settlement in lawsuit filed by woman sexually assaulted on campus in 2020
Syracuse University has reached a settlement with a woman who was sexually assaulted by Jacob Cohen, a former SU student, in 2020, syracuse.com reported. Read more »
Jeff Hemsley appointed as interim iSchool dean, Andrew Sears steps down
Jeff Hemsley, an associate professor at SU's School of Information Studies, was appointed as the school's interim dean. He began on July 1. Read more »
Lois Agnew appointed as SU interim provost, vice chancellor
SU has appointed Lois Agnew to the interim provost position, an announcement which came days after Gretchen Ritter said she would step down. Read more »
